🌱 Smithtown Police Blotter + Winter Walk In St. James Is Next Month

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this fall morning to walk you through everything you need about what's happening in Smithtown. Today we have these stories and more:

• A Setauket family needs a Christmas miracle for little Sadie.
• Smithtown Police Blotter
• Kings Park inaugurates a new assisted living facility and more!

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 54, low: 33.

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Here are the top five stories today in Smithtown:

1. A family from Setauket sought a liver donor match for their 8-month-old daughter who needs a transplant. Little Sadie is at the Mount Sinai Children’s Hospital in New York City. The baby has been diagnosed with rare biliary atresia. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family while Sadie is under treatment. (News 12 Bronx)
2. A 2010 Ford Truck was reported stolen from a U-Haul at Nesconset Highway in Nesconset on Nov. 18. Suffolk police said the truck was later located and returned to the owner. If you are interested in learning about more police activity in Smithtown, access Patch's weekly blotter at the link. (Smithtown Patch)
3. The construction of an assisted living facility has been fulfilled in Kings Park. The EW Howell Construction Group announced the completion of the project at 393 Sunken Meadow Road, an 80-residential apartment with 100 beds. (Long Island Business News)
4. St. James Community Association has announced on its social media page the Winter Walk 2022! The event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 3 to 9 p.m. Several performances will be hosted during the walk, which starts on Lake Avenue and marches down Woodlawn Avenue. The Smithtown Patch will remind you as this "happening" gets closer. (Facebook Events)
5. Access Patch's weekly list of recent jobs in the Smithtown area. If you see anything interesting, click the link to apply today. Good luck with your search! (Smithtown Patch)

Today in Smithtown:

• A Matter of Balance (Smithtown Library-Kings Park Building). (10 a.m.)
• Thanksgiving Surprise (Smithtown Library-Commack Building). (11 a.m.)
• Thanksgiving Eve at Insignia Steak House. (4 p.m.)
• Stanton Street at Katie's of Smithtown Thanksgiving Eve! (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Smithtown Tender Years Treasure will welcome kids in our community with cookie decorating, balloon sculpture, crafts, food and shopping stations with gifts crafted by the Smithtown Recreation and Senior Citizens Department. The event is set for Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 420 Middle Country Road in Smithtown. (Smithtown Matters)
• The Nissequogue River State Park Foundation 5K Turkey Trot kicks off Thursday. The events start at 9 a.m. at 799 St. John Land Road in Kings Park. All ages are welcome to participate in the event. Unique crafts and other activities will be offered to the children. Visit the link for details. (Town of Smithtown)
• "Ted Lasso has left a poster for United States of America soccer player Joe Scally in his hometown of Lake Grove." (Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Wednesday. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

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